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A regional framework for coordinated community action

Introducing the proposed Northern Nigeria Community Action Framework 2027–2032 and its six interconnected principles.

Introducing the proposed Northern Nigeria Community Action Framework 2027–2032 and its six interconnected principles.

Prevention starts with the community.

Drug abuse is a complex community challenge affecting health, education, families, livelihoods, security and the future of young people. Communities are often the first to observe warning signs, while families, teachers, traditional leaders, religious leaders and youth networks can play critical roles in prevention and early support.

ICAADA exists to help transform this potential into organised, coordinated and measurable community action. Its approach combines prevention, community ownership, youth empowerment, early intervention, appropriate support and recovery, research and strategic partnerships.

01Community Ownership
02Prevention First
03Youth-Centred Action
04Evidence-Based Programming
05Multi-Stakeholder Partnership
06Sustainability

Source note: This perspective is based on the About ICAADA organizational document and preserves the proposed, envisioned and ambition-based status of future initiatives.